Australia
  • What is the name of the country you chose?external image flag_template_colour.gif
We chose Australia for our project.
  • Where is it located in the world?
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This country is located in the Indian Ocean.

  • What goods does it produce?
  • Bauxite: used to make aluminium.
  • Coal: used to generate power and used in steel production.
  • Copper: used for electrical equipment and cables, building construction, industrial machinery.
  • Diamonds: used for jewellery, industrial cutting and polishing, computer chips.
  • Gold: used for jewellery, electronics.
  • Iron: used for steel production for use in construction, cars, trains and train tracks.
  • Uranium: used overseas for power generation, scientific research, medical research.
  • Silver: used for jewellery, photographic paper, mirrors, electronics.
  • Gems: opals, emeralds, sapphires and rubies to name just a few.

  • What services does it sell?
Many of their service stations have truck stops, shops or Wild Bean Cafes which offer customers a range of products and services including,lubricants such as transmission and gear oils, greases and engine oils
  • solvents such as turpentine
  • fuels such as Opal, BP Ultimate, autogas and diesel
  • drinks, coffee, food, groceries and magazines
  • fuel and gift cards
  • car washing and trailer hire

  • To which countries does your country sell its goods?
China, Japan, United states, Korea, Singapore, new Zealand, united kingdom, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany.

  • What does your country buy from other countries?
Australia imports refined oil and petroleum products, cars, machinery and transportation equipment. Medicine and medical instruments, computers, telephones and broadcasting equipment, gold, rubber equipment for cars and tires, metalwork and other products are also imported. Sometimes, Australia imports services. Australia is a member of several trade organizations and has free-trade agreements with several countries.
  • Does it sell many different goods or few goods?
We believe Australia does sell many goods because, they have many trading partners, also lots of countries buy their goods.